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Read MoreReneé Rapp has opened up about being “freaked out” by her sexuality before coming out. Over the last few years, the young talent has gained popularity for her hit roles on Broadway and in HBO’s acclaimed comedy The Sex Lives of College Girls (SLOCG). In addition to her growing resume – which includes a burgeoning music career – Rapp has received praise from LGBTQ+ fans for being open about her bisexuality. While the Too Well singer is proud of her sexuality, it wasn’t always easy for her to accept. During a recent…
Read MoreBisexual daters are three times more likely to have never had a queer dating experience than other members of the LGBTQ+ community, according to Hinge’s first-ever LGBTQ+ dating report. Researchers at the dating app partially attributed this to biphobia, which often takes the form of discriminatory rejection from other dates. More than two in 10 (21%) of bisexual daters explained that they had never had a queer dating experience because of not being out to family and/or friends. “I spent a good portion of my life feeling shame and guilt…
Read MoreActor and musician Renée Rapp has shared details for her highly anticipated Everything To Everyone show, which will take place in London next week. Taking to social media yesterday (12th January), Rapp announced she will be performing a one-off headliner gig at the infamous Lafayette. However, due to phenomenal demand, the singer’s show was moved to Heaven. Now, once again, exceeding demand, the Too Well musician’s event has been upgraded and will take place at the O2 Forum Kentish Town. Fans can find tickets for Rapp’s show here. london I…
Read MoreNewly-released data from the UK’s census has shown that being bisexual is almost as common as being gay or lesbian in England and Wales. A total of 1.5 million respondents (3.2% of the population aged 16 years or older) said they identified as LGB+, with urban areas seeing the highest proportions of LGBTQ+ people. Around 748,000 (1.5%) of those who answered said they are either gay or lesbian, only 0.2% more than the 624,000 (1.3%) who described themselves as bisexual. An additional 165,000 (0.3%) selected “other sexual orientation”. The data,…
Read MoreThe Sex Lives of College star Reneé Rapp recently shared her experience after facing homophobic and slut-shaming comments. Reneé Rapp haas returned as the fan-favourite Leighton in HBO Max’s series which follows four roommates as the navigate fitting in at New England’s prestigious Essex College. The actress’ character, Leighton, shares a college dorm with fellow students Whitney (Alyah Chanelle Scott), Bela (Amrit Kaur), and Kimberly (Pauline Chalamet). Speaking to People in a new interview, the actress revealed what it was like to play a gay character on-screen. “When the first…
Read MoreRobin has finally shared a kiss with his boyfriend, Bernard, on the cover for the upcoming Tim Drake: Robin issue. Back in 2021, DC Comics surprised fans when Tim Drake, aka the third Robin, was introduced as bisexual in Batman: Urban Legends #6. In the issue, which was written by Meghan Fitzmartin and illustrated by Belén Ortega, Drake wrestles with his sexuality while attempting to rescue his old friend Bernard Dowd – who was unexpectedly kidnapped by villains before their planned dinner. After a tense fight and brief soul-searching monologue,…
Read MoreHeartstopper star Kit Connor was forced to out himself as bisexual after receiving harassment from fans. Taking to Twitter, the Rocketman actor revealed the news in a brief tweet. “Back for a minute. I’m bi. Congrats for forcing an 18-year-old to out himself,” he wrote. “I think some of you missed the point of the show. Bye.” Shortly after he uploaded the message, an array of fans and industry peers flocked to his profile to showcase their support while also slamming fans who forced him to come out. One person wrote: “I’m…
Read MoreIn another win for the LGBTQ+ community, model Emily Ratajkowski seemingly came out as bisexual in viral TikTok video. On 10 October, the We Are Your Friends talent took to TikTok and stitched a video from a user who posed a question to their bisexual followers. “If you identify as bisexual do you own a green velvet couch?” the TikToker asked. The video then cuts to Ratajkowski, who smiles coyly at the camera before slowly panning to her large velvet green couch. The model’s post also included Shay Mitchell’s video…
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